History

Valencia's Financial Learning Ambassador Program received a grant from USA Funds
in 2009 for 3 years, which helped the program develop and grow into what it is today.
Funding for this program was used to expand to all campuses and provide training from
USA Funds Life Skills. We expanded our current educational activities by conducting
April's Financial Literacy Week college wide. During these activities the Financial
Learning Ambassadors distributed information related to budgeting, managing finances
and planning for a healthy financial future, as well as engaged students through hosted
speakers. Valencia hosted a national acclaimed author Jackie Cummings Koski; "Money
Letters 2 My Daughter", winner of the 2013 Book of the Year by Adult money management
and awarded by Institute for Financial Literacy. Jackie engaged with students at Osceola,
East and West campus discussing various financial literacy topics.

I was honored to be the speaker for your 2014 Financial Literacy Week, and see first-hand
the dedication and enthusiasm you and your students have for the program. The financial
education of students is crucial in a time where student loan debt is the highest
it's been in history. You are absolutely doing your part and your program is a wonderful
example for other higher learning institutions.
— Jackie Cumming Koski